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Andhra Pradesh to pilot Dharavi-style slum redevelopment
The Andhra Pradesh government has ordered a pilot slum redevelopment project in the Velampeta slum in Visakhapatnam, modelled on Mumbai’s Dharavi Redevelopment Project. The project will be executed on a Design, Build,…
The Story in Brief
The Andhra Pradesh government has ordered a pilot slum redevelopment project in the Velampeta slum in Visakhapatnam, modelled on Mumbai’s Dharavi Redevelopment Project. The project will be executed on a Design, Build, Finance and Transfer (DBFT) basis, building 177 high-rise housing units (up to 45 metres) on a 1,986 sq metre site. A private developer will be selected through competitive bidding, offering up to 1:4 Transferable Development Rights (TDR) in lieu of construction cost. The state has granted relaxations in building rules, including lower parking norms and fee waivers, to ensure viability. The government aims to replicate the model across all major cities in Andhra Pradesh.
The Indian Opinion
The Dharavi model is often hailed as a silver bullet for urban slums, but Andhra’s pilot in Velampeta must not ignore ground realities. Mumbai’s own redevelopment has faced years of litigation and delays over land valuation and resident eligibility. The success of this plan hinges on transparent bidding for Transferable Development Rights and strict timelines. Will the state ensure that the promised free rehabilitation housing is delivered without cost-cutting, or will the private developer’s commercial incentives trump the interests of the poor?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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